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…
13. Ipswich - 12th
Yellow cards: 84 Straight red cards: 0 Yellow-red cards: 2 Points: 90 Picture: Alex Davidson Photo: Alex Davidson
14. Cheltenham - 11th
Yellow cards: 85 Straight red cards: 0 Yellow-red cards: 2 Points: 91 Picture: Dan Istitene Photo: Dan Istitene
15. AFC Wimbledon - 10th
Yellow cards: 81 Straight red cards: 2 Yellow-red cards: 1 Points: 91 Picture: Christopher Lee Photo: Christopher Lee
16. Lincoln City - 9th
Yellow cards: 78 Straight red cards: 3 Yellow-red cards: 1 Points: 96 Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images Photo: Stu Forster