Bristol Rovers paid Rochdale �200,000 for Lambert in June 2006

Bristol Rovers defender Craig Hinton is philosophical over the future of team-mate Rickie Lambert.

Lambert has scored 18 goals this season and has been the subject of speculation ahead of the January transfer window.

Hinton told BBC Radio Bristol: "Rickie is a great player and could play at a higher level.

"In any walk of life if you can improve your job you would. It would be disappointing if he goes but you never know, he might stay."

Bristol Rovers paid Rochdale �200,000 for Lambert in June 2006. The 26-year-old previously played for Stockport, Macclesfield and Blackpool.

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