Dean Shiels feels the "tide is turning" for his Dungannon Swifts side as they bid to kick their season into gear.
The Swifts have struggled to pick up points this season and currently only sit three points ahead of bottom club Portadown in the Danske Bank Premiership.
But Shiels has been encouraged by their performances of late, including in their 2-1 defeat at league leaders Larne on Friday night.
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The Dungannon boss feels the points will come if they maintain the level of performance.
"Larne are top of the league and we gave it to them and created chances," he told the club's Youtube channel.
"We were really organised and looked hungry and determined.
"It's disappointing as the players deserved something.
"To come away with nothing is hard, but it gives us really great belief.
"You can see the tide has turned for us regarding performances and attitude, I can't ask for more than that.
"They showed great heart, determination, collectiveness...everything we asked for before the game.
"I thought the bravery we showed was superb to go there and press the team that is top of the league like that."
The Swifts have the chance to deliver another blow to Portadown on Tuesday night as they visit Stangmore Park for the Mid Ulster Cup semi-final.
It has been a tough run of games but Shiels has been pleased with the desire shown by his squad.
"The fixtures haven't been kind to us," he said.
"When you look at the run we've had we have played four of the bottom six teams and 12 against the top six.
"To play a top six side every three/four days is a tough ask for any team.
"The lads got off work early on Friday night and to put in a performance like that, I'm really proud of them.
"Hopefully we can show the same in the next few games.
"The attitude and desire to get points is there and with that the points will come."
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