In 1994 the Northern League joined the Non -- League Pyramid system .
This meant massive expenditure for clubs such as Washington who were compelled to provide floodlights of a good standard , stands with undercover seating and not least of all , hard standing round the pitch .
In 1994 the Northern League joined the Non -- League Pyramid system and this meant massive expenditure for clubs such as Washington who were compelled to provide floodlights of a good standard , stands with undercover seating and not least of all , hard standing round the pitch .