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…
21. Fleetwood - 4th
Yellow cards: 72 Straight red cards: 6 Yellow-red cards: 1 Points: 105 Picture: Lewis Storey Photo: Lewis Storey
22. Burton - 3rd
Yellow cards: 85 Straight red cards: 3 Yellow-red cards: 2 Points: 106 Picture: Alex Davidson Photo: Alex Davidson
23. Accrington - 2nd
Yellow cards: 90 Straight red cards: 6 Yellow-red cards: 2 Points: 126 Picture: Nigel Keene Photo: Nigel Keene
24. Charlton - 1st
Yellow cards: 107 Straight red cards: 4 Yellow-red cards: 0 Points: 127 Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images Photo: Andrew Redington