Peter Hartley: Bristol Rovers defender out for up to three months

Peter Hartley (left) has scored six goals for Bristol Rovers this season

Bristol Rovers defender Peter Hartley has been sidelined for up to three months with a foot injury.

The 28-year-old centre-back, who signed on a free transfer from Plymouth in June, has started 17 League One games for Rovers so far this season.

He picked up the injury in Monday's 4-1 loss at Charlton Athletic.

Meanwhile, on-loan midfielder Charlie Colkett, 20, has been recalled to his parent club Chelsea, after 17 Rovers appearances in all competitions.