SIMON Gillett believes Nottingham Forest will be rewarded if they continue to keep the faith.
The midfielder today insisted the Reds have the mental strength – and the ability – to pass their way to success in the Championship.
But he says it is vital that they keep believing that they are on the right path.
A dominant performance against Blackburn Rovers and the first away win of the campaign at Peterborough sent Forest into the international break on a high.
And Gillett hopes it will also instil belief in the rest of the squad that they can continue to play the passing football.
"It is built into a lot of the players we have here," said Gillett.
"They are mentally strong and, partnered with that, they are all footballers. Every player here wants to get on the ball.
"Every player here wants to pass the ball. That is what I talk about when I mean we need to stick to our principles.
"We have had success with that and we need to continue with it.
"If times get stiff, you have to stick to what you believe in. That will get you through it."
Gillett, who has played in every league game since signing as a free agent after leaving Doncaster Rovers in the summer, says Forest can be encouraged by their recent displays, home and away.
"Blackburn had just come down from the Premier League and they had a lot of experience, particularly in midfield," he said.
"They have a lot of experienced heads and we were pleased with the way we dominated.
"When we played with conviction in the second half, we dominated.
"Like I keep saying, we need to stick to what we believe in and we will get the goals and the wins we deserve.
"We are happy with a couple of clean sheets. If you do not concede, you have the platform there to win the game.
"We have to keep sticking to our principles and I am sure more wins will come."
