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…
But how does the Blues’ tally of cards compare to the rest of the division’s?
5. Oxford Unted - 20th
Yellow cards: 72 Straight red cards: 1 Yellow-red cards: 2 Points: 80 Picture: Alex Burstow Photo: Alex Burstow
6. Doncaster - 19th
Yellow cards: 72 Straight red cards: 1 Yellow-red cards: 1 Points: 80 Picture: Julian Finney Photo: Julian Finney
7. Crewe - 18th
Yellow cards: 75 Straight red cards: 0 Yellow-red cards: 2 Points: 81 Picture: Gareth Copley Photo: Gareth Copley
8. Wycombe - 17th
Yellow cards: 71 Straight red cards: 0 Yellow-red cards: 2 Points: 81 Picture: Alex Burstow Photo: Alex Burstow