Under his leadership , Barcelona FC secured its first stadium and started accumulating a number of impressive victories .
Despite this early success , though , the club nearly folded early on ; Gamper took over as president in 1908 and helped steer the club back towards success .
Under Gamper 's leadership , Barcelona FC secured its first stadium and started accumulating a number of impressive victories .
Despite this early success , though , the club nearly folded early on ; Gamper took over as president in 1908 and helped steer the club back towards success .