The club don’t need any justification to sack him, so I’m surprised King will supposedly allow himself to be Sam’s mouthpiece and potentially jeopardise his relationship with Everton at a time when he could be given the inside track on so many potential personnel changes that perhaps are in the offing.
Though on the contrary, nothing would surprise me with this board. They could well be hoping the article is as bad as can be, to remove any blocks in the road to sacking Sam.
Surely having a go in public at your employer is covered under failing a contractual obligation and could be used not only for the sack but to limit any settlement afterward?