Albion are still waiting for UEFA to get back to them about the night their fans were affected by tear gas in Athens.

At the same time, they have been asked about an explosive night at the Amex.

Events at the club’s final two Europa League Group B games have not been forgotten at official level.

It is understood they remain in the UEFA in-tray, albeit maybe not right at the top.

It would appear the wheels turn slowly on such matters.

Away supporters suffered the unpleasant effects of tear gas after cheering their team to a 1-0 win at AEK at the end of November.

Greek police moved in to curb an incident involving local youths in the area near the away corner at the compact OPAP Arena.

The use of tear gas, which was then blown into the away section, led to the only blot on a memorable trip for Seagulls supporters.

Albion asked for UEFA to look into what went on.

That was on the grounds not that it was the doing of UEFA, or indeed AEK, but that it happened at a UEFA event.

Albion accept the gas was used against a small number of unruly locals – who appeared unpopular even with AEK supporters -and the fact Albion fans were affected was accidental.

But they have questioned the use of tear gas in a confined and enclosed space in the first place.

UEFA have been made aware of Albion’s thoughts.

At the same time, the Seagulls have been asked by UEFA for observations on the use of flares by fans at their memorable final group fixture against Marseille.

The smoke, smell and colour added to what was a very special occasion at the Amex – among the finest experienced since it opened in 2011 - and which ended in fairy-tale fashion for the home side thanks to their late goal.

It appears there is, to a large degree, an acceptance that flares are part of European football culture and a blind eye is often turned to their presence in stadia.

That certainly appears to have been the case on Albion’s travels, perhaps most notably at Marseille.

The use of flares in an English stadium appears more problematic – and a culture shock.

While there are pat-down checks at the entrances, smaller flares can be very hard to detect.

It is also understood the flares become more dangerous when thrown or dropped, as is often the case in this country, rather than, as is the European fashion, held until they burn out.

Albion’s European campaign remains on hold until March but preparation behind the scenes will be ongoing, as much as is possible.

Some fans have already snapped up tickets for the home leg of the last 16, which will be staged on Thursday, March 14, in either the 5.45pm or 8pm time slot.

General admission pricing is based on Premier League category B.

The club are also taking 1901 Club bookings for the game, which will be the second leg.