RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Referee Alan Kelly on retiring and VAR, James Abankwah to Udinese and Andy Lyons leaves Bohs for Rovers

Ex-League of Ireland referee Alan Kelly chats to Raf Diallo about his decision to retire from officiating after 27 years in the game, life in the MLS and his new role with the Professional Referees Organisation.

The Corkman also discusses the VAR process from the experience of being in the booth and on the pitch, as well as what could be done to stamp out abuse towards referees.

Anthony Pyne also joins Raf to talk Ireland's March friendlies against Belgium and Lithuania, Connor Ronan's form for St Mirren and LOI-related transfers including James Abankwah from St Patrick's Athletic to Udinese and Andy Lyons swapping Bohemians for Shamrock Rovers.

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