Tam McManus saw enough of Stephen Kenny’s methods to know he’s no ordinary manager.Bizarre training regimes and eccentric team talks were part and parcel of life playing under the Dubliner at Dunfermline and Derry.But with the former Pars gaffer now preparing for his dream job having succeeded Mick McCarthy as manager of his country, McManus is convinced he’s made for the Republic of Ireland position.The striker was signed by Kenny in February 2007 with Dunfermline juggling a relegation battle with a run to the Scottish Cup Final.It ended in double disappointment but the signs were already there that the manager had a certain quality about him.McManus said: “Stephen’s man-management was way ahead of anyone.
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