Max Dowman endured a difficult evening in Arsenal’s League Cup match against Fleetwood Town in midweek, receiving a red card in the closing stages before the Gunners eventually lost on penalties.It was a disappointing result for Arsenal, who failed to secure qualification for the next round after Fleetwood held their own and took the contest to a shootout. However, Dowman’s dismissal became one of the main talking points, with the teenager facing an experience that could be difficult to forget.Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour feels sympathy for the youngster and understands how he might be feeling. He experienced a similar incident early in his own career at the club and knows that such setbacks can be part of a young player’s development.Parlour offers advice to DowmanParlour went on to enjoy a successful career with Arsenal, and he believes Dowman should not allow the dismissal to affect his confidence. The teenager has already shown his potential, and the former midfielder expects him to learn from the experience and continue improving.Dowman recently enjoyed a positive moment against Everton, but the sending-off provided a sharp contrast. Parlour believes young players must learn to handle both the highs and lows that come with playing professional football.Speaking via Hayters, he reflected on the teenager’s contrasting experiences and encouraged him to take the lesson from the incident.“As I said, Max Dowman, he’d be on a high when he played well against Everton at the weekend, and then he’d be on a bit of a low when he got sent off the other night.“But you’ve got to learn from your mistakes. You’ve got to learn certain bits. Football is a rollercoaster ride. You ain’t going to get ups all the time. You’re going to get a few downs. It’s how you respond to the downs, probably.“And I’m sure Max will be fine.”(Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)A setback in a young careerParlour’s message is that one difficult evening should not define Dowman’s progress. Red cards and disappointing performances are part of football, and the important thing is how a player responds afterwards.The youngster has plenty of time to develop, and learning from this experience could help him become a more mature player. Rather than dwelling on the dismissal, Dowman will need to use it as motivation to improve and move forward._____________________________________________________________________________________________ADMIN COMMENTSo here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us through this link…The post “You ain’t going to get” Ray Parlour sends message to Max Dowman appeared first on Just Arsenal News.