FOREST Green have issued a hands-off Lee Hughes warning to Vanarama Conference rivals Bristol Rovers.

The 38-year-old veteran striker, who has scored six times in 13 appearances this season, has not started a match for Forest Green since October 7 and has been sidelined with a heavy cold.

An FGR spokesperson said: "We're aware of their interest and have already told them it's not going to happen, end of."