MIDFIELDER Michael Doughty believes Swindon Town will win more games than they lose if they continue to play their expansive brand of football.

Swindon have attempted to shore things up at the back in their last two games but have only picked up a point for their troubles.

Doughty has described the mood in the camp as ‘infectious’ after joining on loan from Queens Park Rangers and believes that if the club stick to their attacking principles, they will soon be looking up the table rather than over their shoulder.

“Categorically I would say I haven’t been at a club like this where there is such an enthusiasm and positivity to play football and that is infectious,” he told the local media.

“Ultimately, it requires a lot of patience but over the course of a season, if you can start to take on those principles well, you will win more than you lose.

“With the success they have had on a relatively small budget here, I think that is evident.

“I haven’t been here all season but the last month has been much more positive in terms of results and performances, and ultimately in this league you can move places in a short period of time.

“We need to start putting back-to-back wins together and start looking up the table.”

Swindon start a run of three away games in a row at Vale Park this evening and Doughty has no doubt how important this coming set of games are for the team.

“It is a massive test,” he added.

“Don’t underestimate Port Vale. It is a difficult pitch and a difficult ground to go to with an experienced side.

“Every time I have played there they have always been a tough team to play against.

“Obviously it's Gillingham following that. It is well documented their success this season and I know they have got some good players.

“I think this will be the making of our season and I feel pretty confident that we go into it looking to put some wins together.”

Doughty has also been full of praise for manager Luke Williams and believes he can grow as a player under his guidance.

“He is a fantastic coach and I have already learnt a lot about myself as a player working under him,” added the on-loan man.

“I am looking forward to seeing how I can improve under him.

“As a player everyone wants to play football and it helps that I am now playing football in a team that has a real sense of identity.

“Some of my previous loans maybe haven’t allowed me to do that.”