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TERRY BUTCHER last night admitted he would support the lifting of city rivals Hearts’ registration embargo.

The Hibs manager feels the struggling Tynecastle club, who are operating with a squad of kids, need help.

Having managed Motherwell through administration, he has nothing but sympathy for the plight of Jambos boss Gary Locke, who has been unable to fill his subs’ bench recently.

Speaking to STV Butcher said: “When you are in the situation that Hearts are you want every help you can get.

“It would certainly help their younger players if they were to get a bit more experience in.

“I’ve been at clubs who are or who have been in administration and it’s very difficult. You seem to be up against everything all the time.

“They certainly haven’t had their troubles to seek this season and if lifting the embargo helps them then, yes, that would be fine.”