German defender Robert Huth maintains that Stoke must shake themselves out of a run which is threatening their Premier League future.
Huth has just returned to the side following a three-match suspension, and he has stepped into a situation he claims is "so un-Stoke-like."
The Potteries gained a reputation last season for not conceding many goals and certainly not losing winning positions.
But they have squandered a two-goal lead against Wolves, drawing 2-2, while losing at Hull after taking the lead.
Huth, who may again play at right-back in Sunday's home match against struggling Portsmouth, explained: "We have thrown away a couple of good positions recently when we should have won, that has been disappointing and we must put it right.
"It is so unlike Stoke to be winning and then find ourselves losing or even drawing, that has not been our strength and reputation.
"We must make sure we put this right, quickly. We have been working hard and we know that cannot be tolerated for much longer.
"Sometimes these things happen, but it is up to us to get it right. We know Pompey are down at the bottom, but they have improved a lot recently and they beat us 4-0 in the Carling Cup.
"With the players they have they will not be down at the bottom for much longer, but we cannot allow them to improve though at our expense."
