It is odd that DA appears to be absent. Then again we are signing players and presumably that is at DA's instruction. Perhaps, given that they share the same agent DA is in Scotland negotiating with GC or other players in person . Although this is pure speculation, I would imagine a prospective signing would be more impressed if DA goes to them to discuss in person rather than force them to come down to Plymouth or deal with it over the phone .In addition, apart from holidaying in the States perhaps he had gone home to spend some time with his family .