However, due to the trials and tribulations of third tier football it’s easier said than done.
Pompey collected their fair share of cautions throughout the 2021-22 campaign – including Danny and Nicky Cowley.
But how does the Blues’ tally of cards compare to the rest of the division’s?
Thanks to Transfermarkt.com’s points system which distributes one point for a yellow, three for a yellow-red and five for a straight red – they dirtiest team in the league have been revealed.
Here’s what we found out…
1. Plymouth - 24th
Yellow cards: 61 Straight red cards: 0 Yellow-red cards: 1 Points: 64 Picture: Bryn Lennon Photo: Bryn Lennon
2. MK Dons - 23rd
Yellow cards: 64 Straight red cards: 1 Yellow-red cards: 0 Points: 69 Picture: Clive Mason Photo: Clive Mason
3. Morecambe - 22nd
Yellow cards: 70 Straight red cards: 1 Yellow-red cards: 0 Points: 75 Picture: Julian Finney Photo: Julian Finney
4. Bolton - 21st
Yellow cards: 67 Straight red cards: 2 Yellow-red cards: 0 Points: 77 Picture: Charlotte Tattersall Photo: Charlotte Tattersall