From the interview of Robbo before gateshead, Did he not say Bira went back south to deal with some family stuff? Which could explain also why theres a delay in any decision.
There have been quite a link between the two clubs, off top of head I make it:
Derek Adams
Greg Strong (now their Chief Scout)
To them:
Keith Lasley
Jim Paterson
Lionel Ainsworth
To us:Alan Gow
Carl McHugh
Nathan Thomas