Guitarist plays down rumours of a reunion.
Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr has moved to quash rumours that the legendary Manchester band could reform.
In a statement, the musician said any talk of the group coming back together is unfounded and that he has other projects in the pipeline.
Recently, a source told the Daily Mirror that Marr and singer Morrissey had buried the hatchet after years of bitter feuding, leading industry insiders to suggest a comeback could be on the cards.
However, Marr said there is little chance of this happening.
"The stories circulating about a Smiths reunion are, as usual, untrue. I'm currently very excited about writing and recording with the Cribs," he said.
Marr added that he and the Cribs will tour in February, meaning a reunion with his former band is unlikely.
In other reunion news, Mani, former bassist for the Stone Roses, told Channelbee 2009 would be the perfect year for the Manchester collective to get back together, more than a decade after they split.
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