Following a run of tough games Bolton’s poor form continued with a 3-1 loss to Swansea on Saturday.
“People forget that when I came into the job we were second from bottom,” said Coyle.
“We need players who when they cross that white line believe in themselves and show their ability,” Coyle added. “I have to be fair to them, I think in the most part they did that, but when the sending-off comes about you still have to retain that organisation, that belief.”