"Talent is not enough; you need the determination to win the games and I think we have shown that in the last four games," he says.
"I think everything is coming together now; it is like a puzzle and all the pieces are fitting together.
"I am happy we have been winning and I think we are playing more like a team; everybody is looking at it that it is really important to play as a team and give everything to stay in the Premiership.
"I think we can do it, though it is not good that Bolton won on Monday; but anyway we still have a chance and we still have to play against Bolton and Birmingham City.
"I still believe we can do it and we don't have to look at others; if we perform well in the last seven games I still believe there is a good chance to stay in the top flight."
As a goalkeeper, he is delighted that three clean sheets in a row have been kept and he adds:
"It is very good news; it is not only David James, it is a complement to the back five - and it is not only the defending.
"There is more grip on the midfield, who are doing very well at the moment; that helps the defenders a lot, and it also helps the goalkeeper."
Now Raimond is waiting to see if his goalkeeping colleague David James gets the nod to face Liechtenstein on Saturday.
"I hope so for him," he says.
But he modestly claims no credit for helping David's game on a daily basis at Chadwell Heath - and he accepts being his understudy with good grace.
"The manager contacted me just in case something happened with the number one, and I try to train hard, do my best and do all the things I can do.
"I don't feel I have to put David James on his toes; I train hard for myself to keep fit and on form if the manager needs me.
"In the meantime the most important thing is that the team is playing well; I do not see it like a competitive battle between David James and me."
Raimond was 40 on Monday but he does hope to continue playing next season - ideally at Upton Park.
"At the moment I am feeling very well and I hope I can extend my contract; if not I will have to look for something else because I will try to play on," he says.
"If clubs are interested then why not - but I hope I can stay with West Ham United."