Timed finishing is not a skill. Unless you are watching pro FC where they can't have it on, you can literally turn on an indicator to help you with it. That is not skillful in any way, Timed finishing is a crutch for players, it's too easy to abuse and it doesn't take much skill to master. Precision shooting is a far better option, you will actually have to choose the correct type of shot, rather than rely on some broken mechanic to save you. Along with the goalkeeper buff, removing timed finishing is one of the top things they have done, scoring goals will actually take skill again.
I respect your viewpoint, but I'd argue that Timed Finishing does require genuine skill. While the indicator assists newer players, consistently executing perfectly timed finishes under pressure in competitive matches remains challenging and rewarding. It's not just about timing but also about decision-making—knowing when to risk a timed shot versus taking a safer option. Precision shooting indeed adds depth, but Timed Finishing complements it, introducing strategic variety rather than simplifying gameplay. Removing Timed Finishing would reduce tactical choices, not enhance them, ultimately making scoring less nuanced.
I can see where you are coming from, but the fact you can have an indicator at all means that it doesn't take as much skill. We will have to agree to disagree though.
Things like scripts, cronus, and hackers are another reason it needs to be got rid of. Obviously I wouldn't know how many of them exist, but it is becoming more common across all big games.
This is my personal opinion, but I'm pretty certain that timed finishing also broke goalkeepers AI, it's noticeable how different keepers behave when faced with timed finishing or precision. Precision shooting is the far better option as a competitive setting, and for removing abuse plus stop broken mechanics. If goalkeepers aren't broken as they have been in the past just more reliable, then things like correct shot type, accuracy, timing, power input, and the pressure you are under will actually increase the skill gap.
