Norwich City defender Shane Duffy says the club never stopped believing it would be a successful season, even at their lowest point in November.
They fell to 17th in the Championship following a 3-1 home defeat by Blackburn, their fourth loss in a row.
But the Canaries are now firmly on course for a play-off place following five wins in their past seven games.
"We believed the whole time. The question marks probably came from outsiders," said Duffy.
"It's a really good dressing room, with really good characters.
"We were disappointed [in November] and there were a few words said at the right time.