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…
17. Sunderland - 8th
Yellow cards: 87 Straight red cards: 2 Yellow-red cards: 1 Points: 100 Picture: Alex Burstow Photo: Alex Burstow
18. Gillingham - 7th
Yellow cards: 78 Straight red cards: 1 Yellow-red cards: 6 Points: 101 Picture: George Wood Photo: George Wood
19. Shrewsbury Town - 6th
Yellow cards: 75 Straight red cards: 5 Yellow-red cards: 1 Points: 103 Picture: Paul Ellis Photo: PAUL ELLIS
20. Wigan - 5th
Yellow cards: 99 Straight red cards: 1 Yellow-red cards: 0 Points: 104 Picture: Paul Harding Photo: Paul Harding