Top 8 Profile - John Ormerod

Name: John Ormerod
Age: 30
Location: London, UK
Occupation: Computer programmer
Played Magic since: 1995, Fallen Empires
Best accomplishments: 5th Pro Tour Mainz, 9th 1999 Pro Tour Chicago, 9th 2000 Pro Tour New York

Q: What made you decide to come to Grand Prix Manchester?
A: Friends were driving here.

Q: What were your expectations going into this tournament, and why?
A: Make second day, three byes.

Q: Briefly describe your tournament play-wise so far, both day one and day two.
A: Many mistakes but lucky.

Q: What do you think about the tournament location-/organisation-wise?
A: Location = too far from London. Organisation = OK.

Q: What do you think is the main reason for you making top 8 in this tournament, and why?
A: Drafted well.

Q: What does this top 8 performance mean to you?
A: Q for LA.

Q: What are your predictions for the top 8?
A: Noah will win.