ARGYLE Head Coach Paul Mariner believes our Championship fate is in our own hands.

After another stirring performance, and gut-wrenching defeat, to West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, Mariner remains confident that the tide will turn.

"We really feel it is all about us," he said. "If we keep bringing the sort of performances that we've been bringing, I sincerely believe that we're going to be ok.

"The players are aware of the tough run-in with a game every four days or so. We've stressed how important rest is, eating habits and hydration - all the usual stuff.

"The good thing is that everybody knows their jobs and everybody knows what is needed. We don't hide or sugar-coat anything - there is no reason to with this group."

Mariner's thoughts have now turned to tomorrow's massive game at Reading and, despite the short time between games; he feels there is an opportunity to prepare his players.

He also stressed the importance of the whole squad in our survival fight.

"You can talk to them individually, talk to them as a unit," he said. "You can show them some ProZone stuff.

"Every single player has been wonderful. We've explained to the players who are not starting how important they are to the group because we're certainly not going to get out of this situation with 11 players.

"You're going to get injuries, suspensions, players that lose a bit of form or confidence, so you need a squad. At some point you're going to be needed.

"It is very important that the other ten players are completely focused on what is going on with game-prep and match-days."